Rx for Survival - DVD
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Rx for Survival
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
- Subjects: Global, General Health
- Produced By: WGBH
- Year: 2005
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 5h 36m
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At the dawn of the 21st century, the health of the world is at a critical crossroads. Malaria, tuberculosis, and other diseases virtually eliminated from developed countries routinely claim millions of lives in developing nations. More than 30 new or emergent diseases like Ebola fever, SARS, West Nile virus, and avian flu have appeared within the last 20 years. Strains of "superbugs" resistant to our best drugs mystify modern medicine, while HIV/AIDS still lacks a vaccine and continues to ravage the world. This six- part documentary series presents the compelling stories and real-life drama of those who are proving that solutions are indeed possible - and that lives can be saved right now, the world over. Includes: Disease Warriors, Rise of the Superbugs, Delivering the Goods, Deadly Messengers, Back to the Basics, and How Safe Are We?.